Helicopter service started between Churachandpur & Aizawl under Home Ministry’s helicopter service scheme
Providing a major boost to the connectivity sector in the North East, the first helicopter service between Churachandpur and the Mualpui Helipad at Aizawl in Manipur started on September 27, 2023, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ helicopter service scheme.
The helicopter service is being operated by M/s Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GVHL). The fare between Churachandpur to Aizawl is 4500 rupees, while the fare between Aizawl to Churachandpur is 6000 rupees.
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The demand for the helpcopter service was felt more strongly after the Kuki and Meitei communities were caught up in ethnic strife and people have not been able to use roads to travel within the State for fear of violence from the other community.
First helicopter from Churachandpur arrives in Lengpui Airport in Aizawl today.#Mizoram
Video : #AIRNewsAizawl pic.twitter.com/rVCzDi6rpw— AIR News Aizawl (@airnews_aizawl) September 27, 2023
In the inaugural flight, ten passengers boarded the flight from Churachandpur to Aizawl while five passengers boarded the returned flight. The normal flight duration is about 40 minutes.
Speaking to Akashvani News, an excited traveller said that the launching of helicopter service from Churachandpur in Manipur to Aizawl in Mizoram and vice versa is a major relief for the public who otherwise have to travel about 330 km by road.
The Directorate of Transport, Manipur, has issued the following information in the public interest:
For Booking the Helicopter service
For those interested in availing the service, bookings can be made by contacting the following personnel:
At Imphal International Airport, Manipur
- Mr. Dinesh (Security Officer): +91 70036 11936
- Mr. Naorem Bapinchandra (Customer Service): +91 70052 03080
At Churachandpur, Manipur
- Shri. T Khaiminlal Haokip, BO, SDC (Mobile: 8837420509)
- Lianzapau Samte, Office Assistant, DC’s Office (Mobile: 8974452664)
At Mualpui Helipad, Aizawl, Mizoram
- Ms. C. Lalrinfeli (Mobile: 9862374153)
